Pickaway County, Ohio

Posted Queries for December 1999 thru January 2000

FETTERS, WEAVER posted by Charles Weaver ,at Email: vette-99@prodigy.net , on Wednesday, December 1, 1999

Searching for descendants of David Fetters Weaver (1828-1907),Phillip F. Weaver (1832-1896),and William J. Weaver (1838-1932). They are the sons of Isaac Weaver (1801-1884) and Sarah Fetters (1808-1899) residing near Circleville, OH.

COLE, DOUGHERTY, MESSICK, WEAVER posted by Irene Messick Hickman ,at Email: ihickman@stny.rr.com , on Saturday, December 4, 1999

MESSICK;DOUGHERTY: Am searching for parents & siblings of g-grandfather George Washington Messick born in Pickaway Co. 10/6/1817, married Martha Dougherty 11/28/1839 & 2 yrs. later moved to Iowa. Also, any info on the Doughertys would be appreciated.

MORRIS posted by Bill Lemley ,at Email: k.lemley@worldnet.att.net , on Sunday, December 5, 1999

Researching MORRIS, Ezekiel. Rev. War Veteran from Greene Co., PA. Will dated 20 SEP 1820. Spouse was Mary (?).

CHAFFIN, FRANCIS, GILLILAND, HEATH posted by Joyce Althoff ,at Email: jalthoff@qn.net , on Tuesday, December 7, 1999

Would like info on Reuben Chaffin who md Emsa Mary Heath on 1 Mar. 1832 in Pickaway Co. OH. Looking for parents, siblings, etc. of both Reuben Chaffin and Emsa Mary Heath. Children of Reuben and Emsa Mary (Heath) Chaffin: 1) Elizabeth 2) John F. 3) Margaret 4) Swanigin 5) Amanda Jane 6) Isabell 7) Jeremiah Chenoweth 8) Sarah Emma 9) Joseph H. 10) Richard 11) George 12) David (Denny) 13) Owen Thomas Emsa Mary (Heath) Chaffin's mother was named Elizabeth, she died July 1860 in Franklin Co. OH. Reuben Chaffin: b. 17 Dec 1806/7; d. 3 Nov 1875 and is buried in Pleasant Cem. near Mt. Sterling, OH. Parents and siblings unknown. Emsa Mary (Heath) Chaffin: b. 1812/13 OH; d. Apr 1893 prob. Franklin Co. OH. No tombstone located in Pleasant Cem. Father unknown, mother's name was Elizabeth (nee?). Known siblings: 1)Elihu B. Heath who md Elizabeth Gilliland, 2) Joseph Heath 3)sister who md a Fridrich Francis. Any info on Reuben Chaffin and his wife Emsa Mary (Heath) Chaffin would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joyce

MC QUAID, MELVIN, WILLIAM posted by Emma Lee DeWitt ,at Email: TDeWitt124@Juno.com , on Thursday, December 9, 1999

My Mother and her sisters were placed in the Pickaway Co. Children's Home in 1918. My Uncle, William Melvin MC QUAID, was not. He was 8 years old. I have checked the 1920 census, and death certificates thru to the present and can not find him. Would appreciated any info. any one has. E-Mail address is TDeWitt124@Juno.com. Thanks.

GLENN, LOFFER, RHODES posted by Laurie Greene James ,at Email: LaurieJoy@aol.com , on Tuesday, December 14, 1999

Looking for any info on Soloman Loffer. Married Louisa Rhodes. Children: Elanso, Alice, James, Delia, Jennie, Lenora, Soloman, Lillie. Most of the chidren were born in Pickaway Co, Oh, as were parents. Was Soloman's father, Christian Loffer. Lillie Loffer married Elmer Glenn. Thanks.

BERRY, CLOUD posted by Brian Cloud ,at Email: bcohio@ee.net , on Saturday, December 18, 1999

My great-granduncle Mordecai J. Cloud's wife, Minerva Cloud, is buried along with several of her short-lived children in the cemetery at Marcy in Madison township. ( I also have much older kin buried at East Union cemetery in Walnut township.) Since last year, when I last visited the site, the once widely strewn markers in the small lot have been stood back up, tidied up, and a new grave has been added. Does anyone know who I should thank for the cleanup? Brian Cloud Dayton, Ohio

KING, MAGEE posted by Chuck Clark ,at Email: clarkch@fgi.net , on Thursday, December 23, 1999

Does anyone have a record of Ezekial MAGEE or Eliza KING, who were married in 1843 in Pickaway County according to an LDS IGI record? Their daughter Elizabeth Magee, my 2xGreatGrandmother, married Nicholas Blanchfield, probably in Sangamon County, Illinois in 1858.

BROWN posted by Harriett Worrell ,at Email: worrell@middletown-mo.net , on Saturday, December 25, 1999

My surname is Brown. Erwin or Irvin BROWN who had a daughter born in 1866 named Jennie.She was supposed to have been born in Madison Co. but I can't find anything there so thought I would try the adjoining, counties.I would like to know who he married. and where he came from and his parents.Thanks.

BATY posted by laura baty-kunkel ,at Email: momster@jprs.net , on Monday, December 27, 1999

I have found a Samuel Baty listed in the Census Records for 1820.I am looking for information about him,was he listed as an adult or child?My g-g-grandfather was born about this time but information is hard to come by as his parents both died when he was a young boy.Any information would be a great help.

CAMP, LEASURE posted by Larry Overman ,at Email: ljo@worldnet.att.net , on Thursday, December 30, 1999

Trying to determine where Daniel and Joanna (Leasure) Camp, who lived near Circleville in 1840/50 came from in PA. They wound up in Indiana in 1860. Would also like to get current e-mail address for Keri McKenzie who had a Camp inquiry in Sept. 1998, but address is no longer good.

ALKIRE, CREVISTON, JONES, LEWIS, METZGER, OSTERHAUT, ROBUCK, STEINROCK, STONEROCK posted by Robert A. Stonerock ,at Email: ra2504stonerock@prodigy.net , on Friday, December 31, 1999

I am seeking evidence linking my ancestor Samuel STONEROCK to other Stonerocks in the Pickaway and Ross Co. areas. Samuel was born ca1795 PA. He was recruited in Pickaway Co. for the war of 1812 and served in John ALKIRE's 2nd company of the Ohio Militia. Samuel STONEROCK married Elizabeth FOGLE in Greene Co., Ohio on May 26, 1821. His second marriage was to Catherine METZGER in Clermont Co., Ohio on Aug. 14, 1825. Samuel Stonerock and his family were in Darke Co., Ohio by 1830. Is he a son of "Big" George STEINROCK/STONEROCK Who died in Pickaway Co. in 1826? What is the relationship of the other early STONEROCKs: "Little" George STONEROCK who married Margaret LEWIS; John STONEROCK who married Ruth CREVISTON; William STONEROCK who married Rebecca JONES, Caty STONEROCK who married James ROBUCK, Pheby Stonerock who married James JONES; Sarah STONEROCK who married Charles OSTERHAUT.

ALKIRE, STONEROCK posted by Robert A. Stonerock ,at Email: ra2504stonerock@prodigy.net , on Friday, December 31, 1999

I am seeking information about my ancestor Samuel STONEROCK who was recruited from Pickaway County to serve in the milita company commanded by Captain John M. ALKIRE during the war of 1812. The unit was identified as the 2nd Company, 2nd Regiment, 5th Bde, of the 2nd Division. I would like to find out records regarding Samuel's enlistment and also a unit history if it exists.

COFFIN, WRIGHT posted by Tammy Lillich ,at Email: tlillich@tctelco.net , on Saturday, January 1, 2000

Searching for the parents and siblings of Peleg COFFIN, born 1813 in NY. Peleg married twice, first wife, unknownn. Married his second wife, Roxanne WRIGHT, d/o Truman & Electra WRIGHT in Pickaway Co. OH on March 7, 1844. Children by first wife were Electa Ephi, b. 1833 and James Burton Coffin, born 1840. Children by Roxanne were: Nancy J., b. 1845, George W., b. 1847, Harriet E., b. 1851, Emma Rilles, b. 1854,Frances Marion, b.1856, Calista, b. 1861 and Eliza M. b. 1864. Peleg and Roxannne along with all children moved to Piatt County Illinois ca. 1849. Peleg died 9/15/1870 in Piatt County.

JOHNSON, STUFFLEBEAM posted by Ruby Stufflebeam ,at Email: rubyfromar@webtv.net , on Monday, January 3, 2000

Searching for parents of Wm. Stufflebeam (b. Jun 13, 1813 - d. Jan. 21, 1877) who md. Martha Johnson on Aug. 16, 1842. Lived in Pickaway Co., OH 1850 - 1860. Childrens' names: James, Mary E.,Daniel B. [grandfather], Wm. J., and John - maybe a Sarah. Thanks for any info.

SNYDER, WILLIAMS posted by D McClellan ,at Email: dmcclellan@ameritech.net , on Tuesday, January 4, 2000

WILLIAMS, Tunis m. Catherine Snyder Ballard 26 Aug 1861, childred: Anderson-18 Jun 1862, Nancy-1866, Henry-1867, Alexander-27 Apr 1878, all born in Pickaway Co., OH. Any information would be appreciated.

FUNK, SIMPSON posted by Cindy S ,at Email: kcs222@yahoo.com , on Tuesday, January 4, 2000

Michael Funk b. abt 1799-1800 Virginia died 1888 New Holland Pickaway County Ohio - married 1821 Ross County OHIO to Elizabeth (lizzie) Simpson b. abt 1796 d. 1879 known children born about 1815 thru 1835 - Thomas - Israel - Austin - Alexander - Beckey - Ellen - Martha - Catharine - Elizabeth.

BROWN, CRABB, GREGORY, GRIFFITH, SMITH, THORN posted by Cindy S ,at Email: kcs222@yahoo.com , on Tuesday, January 4, 2000

Thornton SMITH - born Va 1822 Died Ohio 1887 or 1888 - married 1848 to Rebecca Jane GREGORY b. about 1828 - known children William, Arabelle, Ezra, David, Alice, Thornton (jr), Martha William Henry b. 1850 married Mary Virgina CRABB Arabelle b. 1853 married David THORN Ezra b. 1856 married Augusta BROWN David b. 1859 married Ida CRABB Alice b. 1861 married David BROWN Thornton Jr b. 1863 married Josie ? Martha b. 1866 married Alex GRIFFITH

ALSPAUGH, BARCH, BEARTSCH, KENTCH, KIENTZ posted by Glenda Welch ,at Email: gwelch@strao.net , on Thursday, January 13, 2000

My known ancestor was Jacob Beartsch/Barch. His wife was Sophia Kentch. They were found in the 1860 Harrison Township, Pickaway Co. census. They had a daughter Christina who married my great grandfather Jonathon Alspaugh. Would like to make contact with any of the descendants of Jacob & Sophia. Believe they had other children: Jacob, Christian, John, Andrew and Frederick.

VAN HEYDE, VON DER HEYDE posted by Karen Sisson ,at Email: kkay65@aol.com , on Monday, January 17, 2000

I'm looking for George Meinhard Von der Heyde, or Van Heyde...Came to Circleville from Pyrmont Germany in 1854. Had a business(distillery and whole sale liquor) with his brothers. I believe her was one of the organizers of the first Building and Loan in Circleville, also Township Treasure around 1878

EASTER, LEIST, MOYER posted by SueEllen Grove Trout ,at Email: PAULSUET@msn.com , on Thursday, January 20, 2000

LEIST, GEORGE and BARBARA MOYER LEIST left Pickaway County to move westward with their 2 sons and daughter around 186_. George is 8TH child of Andrew Leist. Would like to find a contact in the family or information about them. David and Catherine Easter were parents of the girl I believe married Jeremiah. Jeremiah is my great-great grandfather. Jeremiah's son Noah is my great grandfather and his daughter Phila Leist is my grandmother.

MOOMEY, SMITH, WINSTED posted by Jerry Moomey ,at Email: moomey@cmn.net , on Friday, January 21, 2000

MOOMEY,SMITH,WINSTED Trying to determine if John MOOMEY who married Margaret SMITH,was a son of George & Barbary MOOMEY?In George's Will of March 3,1828,of Pickaway Co. O.he did not name his children.Also looking for Lucinda J. WINSTED's parents. She married Solomon MOOMEY of Pickaway Co.O.,2 Feb.1844. Thank You very much,Jerry

ALKIRE posted by Pam Zeirott ,at Email: PZeirott@aol.com , on Friday, January 21, 2000

Searching any and all Alkire's Pickaway County. Would be happy to share any/all info.

HEDGES, MORGAN posted by Ann Trimmer ,at Email: ann@trimmer.net , on Sunday, January 23, 2000

Catherine Elizabeth HEDGES from WV and David MORGAN were married July 24, 1849 in Pickaway Co OH. Their daughter Elizabeth, Lizzie or Lillie was born in Dayton OH in 1859. Does anyone have more information about these HEDGES or MORGANS? Please email me directly ann@trimmer.net

LINGO, LONGERBONE posted by Renee Swisshelm ,at Email: Swisshelm@lilly.com , on Wednesday, January 26, 2000

Looking for information on Elijah Lingo and Mary Longerbone family. In Pickaway County circa 1850's. They had children: William, Rubin, Peter Van, Seth Smith, Mary C, Elijah Jr., George W, Benjaman Frank, and Abraham Lingo. Will share any information.

BAILY, JONES posted by Betty Crosswhite ,at Email: clayb@enid.com , on Thursday, January 27, 2000

Isaac JONES d. Jan. 20, 1849 age 65 years wife Daracy d. Apr. 28, 1825 age 34 years. Both buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Perry Township, Pickaway County, Ohio. Doracy was a BAILY or BAILEY. Would like to exchange information.

GAY, HITLER, LANE, SMITH posted by Lue Ann ,at Email: Lae71@hotmail , on Friday, January 28, 2000

Charity (LANE) SMITH , My Grgrgrandmother - her father was Vincent LANE - LANE was born in Pickaway county Jan.31,1803 - he married Sarah HITLER -who also was born here, Dec. 14,1810. Any info on his parents or siblings would be appreciated. I do know Sarahs' parents were George & Susannah (GAY) Hitler. Thank you, LueAnn

DUMM, HOLDERMAN posted by David Frey ,at Email: dfrey@frognet.net , on Sunday, January 30, 2000

Looking for parents of, or other information about, Minnie HOLDERMAN b: Mar 1866 w/o George DUMM b: Jun 1865.

BIRCHER posted by Becky Boggs ,at Email: dlboggs@evansville.net , on Monday, January 31, 2000

I am looking for any information on a George Bircher, who was a half-brother to Ida Bell (Bircher) Ruckman. He was listed as a surviving half-brother at the time of Ida Bell's death in 1956. He was living in Circleville, Ohio.

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